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From stagnant career prospects to MFT degree
September 29, 2020In a moment where his career prospects became stagnant—David Gill decided to make a move for his future. “At the time I felt like my career prospects were a little stagnant and having an advanced degree would help create further opportunities for me down the road,” Gill…
Detox Diets: Helpful or Harmful?
January 22, 2020On the top of many people’s New Year resolutions list is a type of detox diet—the focus being on cleansing your body by only consuming juices and laxatives. In an Inverse article, Emma Laing, UGA online professor in M.S. Foods and Nutrition and director of…
Celebrating National Coffee Day with Coffee Insights from Professor, Ron Pegg
September 25, 2019As National Coffee Day approaches on September 29, coffee lovers across the country are celebrating. According to a study commissioned by the National Coffee Association, 64% of Americans drink a cup of coffee every day. With over half of Americans saying yes to coffee each day, how much do…
Ronald Pegg: Food Scientist Inspires Students
June 11, 2019Dr. Ronald Pegg is celebrated for his contributions to food science and is also held in high esteem by his students. Dr. Pegg is an instructor for the online Master in Food Technology and his enthusiasm for his subject is catching. In fact, students have voted him Outstanding…
Amazing Online Alumnus Paul Rockwell’s Online MFT Degree Was Beneficial to His Career Path
October 25, 2016Corporate Chef Paul Rockwell, who serves on the Board of Directors of the Research Chefs Association, started out as a restaurant chef with a commitment to become more.
Alumna Profile: Bethany Marcinik Pursued Her Passion for Food to an Online MFT Degree
August 18, 2016After nine years in the restaurant industry, Bethany Marcinik found herself in a dead-end job. She knew she wanted to go back to school. Food was her passion, and the technology involved in food production was intriguing. A Master in Food Technology seemed to be the next step. After some research, all signs pointed to taking online classes at UGA.
UGA Online MFT Professor Involved With Innovative Research Center, FoodPIC
July 12, 2016Tucked into a corner of the University of Georgia’s campus in Griffin, Georgia, FoodPIC is an innovative research center that could be a key component in bringing business and industry to the state.
UGA Online Professors Awarded International Education Awards
April 26, 2016The Office of International Education honored two UGA Online Learning faculty and staff members at its annual International Education Awards Reception April 7 at the State Botanical Garden, with five other honorees. The annual event honors faculty and staff who have made outstanding contributions to the university's internationalization through instruction, research and service.
UGA Nationally Reaffirmed as a Top Military School
April 19, 2016Once again, the University of Georgia has been nationally reaffirmed in 2016 as Military Friendly, Best for Vets and a Top Military College/University. Since the establishment of the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) in the spring of 2013, UGA has made significant progress in connecting student veterans to one another, as well as to campus and community resources. UGA continues to maintain active affiliation with both the Student Veterans of America and the Got Your Six campaign, where faculty and staff attend a training session to become certified as veteran-friendly.
Strategies for Successful Graduate Students
April 7, 2016Years spent in graduate school are undoubtedly a stressful and anxiety provoking period in a person’s life. There are academic pressures, family pressures, career pressures and the pressure to balance it all. We know how much more complicated this all gets that you are achieving your degree online. Below are some…